Year-by-Year (1992-1999 3-Series, U.S.)

Thru my ownership experience I have compiled the following list for reference. It is not comprehensive and shows highpoints only. A brief history of this model:

Introduced in 1992 with a completely new body style and engine, the E36 chassis continued BMW's successful 3-series line with coupe and sedan choices in either 1.8 liter, 4 cylinder or 2.5 liter, 6 cylinder engines. Transmission choices were 5 speed manual or four speed automatic.

With early E36 production BMW experimented with molded plastic and other cost-saving measures, and introduced complex new electrical systems. By late production most quality issues had been resolved, leaving BMW with a solid, classy 3 series for the ages.